Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport(Chords)

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If they saw Him riding in   
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Long hair flying in the wind  
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Would they love Him   
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Down in Shreveport today ?  
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If they heard He was a Jew   
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And a Palestinian too  
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Would they love Him Down   
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In Nashville today ?  
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If they saw Him talk with ease   
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To the junkies, whores, and thieves  
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Would they love Him out  
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In Wichita today ?  
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Would the rich men, think it funny   
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If He said, give up your money ?  
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Would they love Him up   
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On Wall Street today ?  
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If He made the wine from water   
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Gave it to their sons and daughters  
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What would the folks   
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In Salt Lake City say ?  
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If He talked of brotherhood   
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As he walked their neighborhoods  
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Would they love Him up   
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In Boston today ?  
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If He said love those who use you   
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And forgive those who abuse you  
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If He turned the other cheek  
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What would you say ?  
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Would you laugh and call Him crazy   
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And send Him on his way  
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If Jesus came to your town today ?  
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If Jesus came to your town today...  

	        

Written by Bobby Braddock